Biden Expands Effort to Lower Gas Prices and Secure Energy Independence
“I’m committed to continuing along the path that I’ve set,” Biden said. “And I know that’s what the American people expect us to do.”
WASHINGTON (CN) – Presidential candidate Joe Biden said Tuesday he will continue his campaign to lower the cost of gas at a time when consumers and small businesses around the country are struggling to pay for fuel and as efforts to secure Middle East energy independence falter. Biden, in an exclusive interview with CNBC, said he will push Republicans like Arizona Sen. Jon Kyl to make it easier for U.S. oil companies to pump overseas to get a fair price for their crude. “What I’m committed to continuing along the path that I’ve set,” he said. “And I know that’s what the American people expect us to do.” According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, it costs about $4.00 to buy gas in the United States. At the pump, Americans in 30 states pay more than $3.00 more. Nationwide, that puts a heavy burden on struggling families, particularly those who use the money to lower their utility bills or cover insurance. Biden’s campaign website says the former vice president is also committed to enacting “legislation that ends the corrupting influence of money in politics and restores fundamental fairness to this country’s elections.” “I’m committed to continuing along the path that I’ve set,” Biden said. “And I know that’s what the American people expect us to do.” Biden also criticized President Donald Trump’s proposed border wall and described it as “a waste of money” that will ultimately not solve the country’s immigration problems. In late September, the Trump administration unveiled its strategy to achieve a wall on the U.S. border with Mexico. Trump said that Mexico will pay for it with the U.S. Treasury’s bond payments. Biden criticized Trump’s actions and promised that he will find the money to pay for the wall. Biden also emphasized his commitment to increasing the amount of oil and gas that can be shipped overseas from the United States. “I’m committed to continuing along